Crinnions in County Durham

Loved this place but unfortunately it has closed down , the food was always delicious and very reasonable

Lovely food, good portions and prices. Service was great. There was a private party and a live band on so was pretty noisy in the restaurant. Would still visit again.

really good lunch,in fact one of the best Sunday lunches I have eaten,and I have had few!,I had lamb and it was so tasty,and great yorkshire puds.too!

Held 5th birthday party in the new courtyard area. Food was delicious and room was decorated beautifully. Thanks to Kelly and Emily for sorting us out and make sure everything was perfect on the day. Highly recommend this for a private party. Thanks again.

came here newyear day it was uo therr with the best sunday luch i’ve had in long time highly recommended it

Lovely Sunday lunch. Food and service were excellent, even though it was a busy New Year's Day. Dogs are allowed in the bar too :)

Christmas meal with all the trimmings! Plenty of good food, really tasty. Lovely waitress service. Only downside, it was a bit chilly in the restaurant area, so finished our evening in the bar….. much cosier.

I came here with my other half for luch and it was outstanding! I had the roast of the day and my partner has a steak and mushroom bap. I can honestly say my roast was one of the best roasts I've had. The meat looked like a piece of steak and so tender plus the gravy was gorgeous. My partner loved his sandwich too. Well worth a trip. Its been a while since we were here last but won't leave it so long this time.

Fantastic food, lovely people. Staff are friendly & cheerful Excellent lunchtime menu & oap offer. Coffee tasted lovely

Came here last Sunday for a Sunday roast with my boyfriend. I had vegetarian sausages with mash, a Yorkshire pudding and more vegetable sides than we could eat - which included some amazing cauliflower cheese. We then had sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was really tasty. The friendly and efficient service from the staff was also great - we will definitely be back!

Booked a table at short notice and the staff were very accommodating to squeeze us in. The food was delicious with generous portions and a great selection. The best bit were the proper chips, just like my mum used to make in the chip pan when I was a nipper. The staff were all friendly and made us feel very welcome. It's a refreshing change to have that nice back and forth that's sadly lacking for most chain restaurants. They also had a good choice of drinks with a decent pint of Rivet Catcher on tap. Well worth a visit

Went with family on a Wednesday evening, not a particularly busy time... We were placed next to the kitchen door, which in itself wasn’t a problem, but given that it was the table that the waiting staff passed literally the most in the whole place they were inattentive. We ordered drinks then were seemingly forgotten about - we waited twenty minutes before asking the waitress as she passed to take our food order. When the food came there were a few issues e.g. thick cut chips arrived instead of the fries we had specifically asked for (I have two picky under fives) so had to wait for this to be corrected. My partner also ordered onion rings which didn’t materialise at all. Whilst waiting for the food to arrive I ordered more drinks (three in total) via a different waitress. I had to repeat twice as she noted the order down - these then took around 10-15 minutes to arrive. A small tip if I may - please just bring them straight over when a table orders them and you’re not busy and the order isn’t complex. The waitresses found time during our wait to have a good conversation by the kitchen hatch and time for one of them to check make up and pout in the mirror while having a little dance now and again - I REALLY don’t begrudge people having a good time and a laugh at work, but it helps your customers feel valued if you tend to their requests first. After our meals arrived the ‘dancing’ waitress then asked us how our meals were, literally without stopping on the way past to hear our response! I am not a regular online reviewer but I thought I’d make an exception so I can at least give some feedback. If management read this review, please pass on that while your staff are enthusiastic, they could channel this better into tending the needs of your customers, and dancing while people wait unduly can come across as a bit of a mickey-taking (if I’m being polite). Ask them to think about the ‘optics’ of their behavior, to coin a politicians phrase. The food itself was pretty standard pub fayre, not horrendous, not great. I do not intend on revisiting any time soon.

We dined here two for two evenings whilst staying at the b&b next door, on the reccomendation of the host. Wow! The food is totally delicious. On the first evening, we had burgers which we felt were the best we had ever had. This comes with chips or fries. CHOOSE THE CHIPS! The lady who served us reccomended these and how right she was! They were good, old fashioned brown chips. Delicious! We were equally pleased with our food on day two. The staff were lovely and on the second night, we stayed for the fortnightly quiz which was a laugh. I only wish we lived closer and could visit this place on a regular basis.

We went to Crinnions for lunch Friday 20th there was 4 of us and everyone loved the food no complaints just empty plates. Lovely friendly staff would highly recommend the food

Lovely food, great friendly staff and atmosphere. Have tried many breakfasts and evening meals here and can’t fault any of them. Dog friendly and has a very nice beer garden. Can thoroughly recommend.

We were looking for somewhere to meet a family friend midway and chose Crinnions, great decision! The food was delicious, service good and they’re dog friendly too. Great place for lunch.

Delicious food. Had monkfish and husband had Asian infused lamb shank. Compliments to the chef. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Bonus was having a dog friendly eating area.

We came here for the Valentines evening meal on Saturday and found it absolutely amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was extremely nicely decorated throughout. The food was excellent quality and including the prosecco it was extremely good value for money! Thank...

Just called in for coffee but will definitely be back for the food. Great venue in this fabulous village. Staff excellent Priced aok

Definitely worth the £35. The staff didn’t let your glass get dry, they were always on hand to top it up. Definitely bottomless! Very attentive waiting staff without being overbearing. Food was good pub food. The only slight issue was the music and singer’s speaker...

Never disappoints. Good food, service and prices. Can’t ever go wrong with Crinnions. We love to go when we can.

Best Sunday lunch for ages. Everything was great. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Had roast beef with extra roasties. Beef was tender and roast potatoes were perfect.

I need a stick to walk with and on 20th August 2021 I went to Crinnions for my lunch. I went to use the toilet, which is outside the pub, down a slope without handrails and open to the elements. The toilet itself is very...

Excellent night out with a few friends, lovely atmosphere had a few drinks nothing was to much bother for the staff who were well informed about the drinks and menu definitely be back

What a fantastic two nights we had here during the euros , atmosphere was amazing , staff couldn’t do enough for us and the food was excellent. Not to mention the gin and tonic and wine selection. It was so good we are having our...

Fabulous venue, visited for food and was blown away, just happened to pop in by chance, food was to die for!! Staff are very attentive and nothing is too much trouble

Beautiful family meal, everyone had something different, the burgers were stacked high and beautifully presented as we're all the dishes, staff were fantastic , relaxed atmosphere and would definitely go back.

Just been to Crinnions of Lanchester. Excellent service Excellent staff Excellent food Would recommend to everyone.

Service was good and staff were pleasant. Long wait for undercooked burger but my partners fish and chips were well cooked. Very very noisy place. Music was way too loud.

hadn't even ordered drinks they came to get our food order .food came husband ordered soup was freezing .mains came husbands pie was dry chips burnt .my main of gammon came gammon burnt chips burnt onion rings really greasy pineapple was mush .when I complained...

Went with a couple of friends for a meal & drinks. Delicious food & reasonably priced. Staff were all very friendly & there was a relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend.

Attending after 1pm on a Monday afternoon, we expected a nice quick lunch but how wrong we were. When we went in we were met with not a single member of staff wearing a face covering which was slightly concerning however we chose a table...

We booked for a celebration. It looked good as we walked in. Then we saw the menu. My brother, whose 60th it was, had booked specifically for the mixed grill which he loves there. It was a restricted menu with no mixed grill and at...

Lovely place, nice staff who were cheerful and listened to the order. Good timing on service, lovely food (beef sandwich and chips / fishfinger sandwich and chips). Overall really nice experience.

First time Sunday lunch diners and we will be coming back! Tried few around this area recently and today was by far the best Sunday lunch we have enjoyed in a long time. Beef and Turkey melted in mouth. Vegetables were really lovely and best...

Amazing Sunday lunch today ! Absolutely faultless ! Thank you to the chefs and the great waitress service ! We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely return soon! We felt very safe and all Covid procedures were in place ! We highly recommend it...

Really Covid safe environment. Husband had the Chicken Sizzler and I opted for the Lamb Roast. Both gorgeous. Couldn't believe the bill (extended 50% off EOTHO) - would more than happily pay full price for this food! 👍

Bank holiday Monday lunch saw us dine here. Most went for the roast, I went for the pie of the day. I would describe the food as good quality pub grub. They have good distancing measures with a one way system, etc.

As title above and beyond to make us have a great evening, they even sent a waitress to the shop to make me something they had ran out of! Great food, great live music and a wonderful evening! Would also like to thank and praise...

Visited Crinnions many times for food and drinks and it's always superb. Sunday lunch was exceptional and a highchair was provided for our little boy (who loved his free Yorkshire pudding!). Covid guidelines were in place throughout the pub and staff were friendly from the...

We are regulars at Crinnions but wanted to write them a well deserved review after a great Sunday Lunch experience. The restaurant has been really well adapted to social distancing and the food was absolutely delicious as always, I had the gammon and my husband’s...

Went for Sunday dinner and food was fantastic, perfectly cooked veg (not the soggy offering from other pubs). Good portions and excellent service.

Gorgeous takeaway tea tonight. Can’t wait for things to get back to normal so we can get back to Crinnions for great food, drinks and atmosphere. Missed this place

During these difficult times, when we cant get out much, they are delivering fantastic hot and cold meals, I had beautiful corned beef pie, my partner had cobbler with mash and veg, which she wouldn't shut up about

Popped over to Lanchester for a meal and quite a few drinks, food was great, worth a visit. A big Thanks to Malcom TX taxis for picking us up on his night off

Visited Lanchester this lunch time after hearing good reviews about this place. The venue is well presented but the service was very slow. So much so we thought they had forgotten our order (45 minute wait from order to service). The lunch time footfall centres around retirees and my beef cobbler was more school dinner than luncheon club. Expensive beers with a poor selection. Sorry, we will not be back.

Not impressed neither a pub,coffee shop or a restaurant. Make your mind up It could be one or the other...

Described as ‘butchery, bar, cafe and restaurant’ I was intrigued to go in... inside is very welcoming with areas segregated so you can choose the atmosphere you want: bar area, seating area for food and/ or drinks, restaurant in separate room. I only enjoyed a pint of beer on this visit (which was well kept so landlord must be good) but many people were enjoying food. I’ll be back for something to eat soon!

First visit to this establishment greeted by a friendly smile and welcome,did not have to wait long for our lunch food fantastic cooked to perfection,staff very friendly will be going back.well done

A visit just prior to Christmas, staff were rushed off their feet so service was slower than expected. Food was all decent and reasonable value. Would I go again - not in a hurry.

Called in a for a few cheeky pints whilst waiting for a takeaway over the road.The place was full of folk with a nice atmosphere and the staff spot on.I had a few pints of real ale which were faultless and eyed some of the food which looked like proper pub grub. Nice place will call again and sample more wares.

We often call while out on our cycle rides, with space to secure the bikes out back, and nice beer garden if the weathers warm enough.We haven’t tried much else other than burgers, chips and of course the beer, but the service has always been excellent, the atmosphere is always buzzing, and the food is always of the highest quality.

We chose Crinnions for our works christmas night and the food was fantastic. Some of our party had the christmas fayre menu and others ordered from the normal menu. I had the scallop starter and the teriyaki salmon for main and both were amazing. Linda did a great job of looking after us and kept coming back for drinks orders. Would definately reccommend.

Fabulous food and service and we will definitely return as we all have the food ten out of ten. Very reasonable prices and excellent quality.

My team and I returned to Crinnions for the 2nd year running for our Christmas gathering, and once again, it was amazing. There were 26 of us in our party, and the service was outstanding. Very well organised, we were all served together and the menu / food was outstanding. The staff are too be commended on their excellent customer service, making our experience at Crinnions First Class. Thank you for a great afternoon and evening.

Quite simply one of the very best Sunday lunches in the Durham area. We’ve tried a lot of places and found Crinnions on TA whilst looking for a meeting place in Lanchester. Went once and will keep going regularly. The food is really superb, it’s not fancy but it’s a proper Sunday roast dinner.

Beef and pork with crackling,stuffing, cauliflower cheese, roasties, and mash (hate it when other places give you roasties as the only potatoes) and loads of veg with perfect gravy. Sublime!

My friend and I visited a couple of nights ago and the food was fantastic, very tasty and really fresh. Also, very reasonably priced. The service was a little slow to begin with taking our food orders but did quicken up. However, we were sat right next to the kitchen, which in itself wasn't a problem, but the way the chef spoke to the waiting staff was disgusting. He was rude, abrupt and actually quite aggressive when they were asking very reasonable questions and telling him various things. It was very uncomfortable to listen to and ruined the atmosphere for us, especially when the ladies were doing a fantastic job.

We visited on Sunday 3/11 after a recommendation from a friend. We were not disappointed. We got a warm welcome as we entered and we were served quickly at the bar, although it was busy(approx 1:30) . We were shown to our table within 10 minutes. We ordered food and it was served very quickly. We got Duo if meat, and plenty of it. The meat just melted in your mouth . There was an array of vegetables, fab pork crackling and stuffing with the pork and the biggest lightest Yorkshire Pudding. There was gravy on the plate but also a gravy boat. We were courtesy checked after approx 5 minutes and asked if we needed anything else & if we wanted more drinks. At the end of the meal we had quite a lot of meat left due to the really large portions, the lovely girl serving us offered to box it up for us, we couldn’t resist as it was too good to throw away. All in all, a fab place with beautiful atmosphere, lovely staff and amazing food. I could go on and on with more positives but I don’t feel the need.

Ended up in lanchester today after our girls fell asleep in the car so we kept driving past consett. They woke up grumpy and very hungry! We called in here by chance to a warm welcome, we were able to sit out of the way of other diners as my daughter and niece were being quite loud about how hungry they were! Service was prompt and friendly, even offered some bread to keep the hanger at bay! Meals came quickly and were tasty and plentiful. Highly recommended, we will certainly be back!

We came for tea as it’s a dog friendly place. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff gave our dog lots of attention as well as pointing out the “dog station” that contained water and treats (she loved this!)

Went with family for Sunday lunch, we had booked, we were offered a number of seat choices and after choosing one, we were quickly advised a table was now free in the restaurants so moved to there.The place was busy always a good sign, and after being served our drinks we placed our food order.The food was served quickly and we all agreed it was the best Sunday lunch we have had for many a month.Slices and slices of meat great choice of veg, such good portions nobody could manage a sweet. First time but will definitely be back.

Only thing that can describe CRINNIONS FOOD IS EXCELLENT a must try for all The chefs make the BEST food i have tasted Please don't change your MENU SCRUMPTIOUS

This restaurant was recommended by the owner of Burnhopeside Hall and we were highly delighted. The atmosphere was noisy to start with but as it thinned out a bit it was okay. We had 2 dogs with us and were given a corner table which was ideal. Plenty of menu and drinks choice and the food is excellent. The staff are super, super friendly and helpful - nothing phases them at all ! We had a lovely meal and would highly recommend Crinnions to anyone who happens to be in the area (it's worth travelling a few miles for !!).

We had family over from Australia & wanted to give them a great meal & night out - The staff provided fantastic food & service as always. Thank you.

2 of us were vegetarians. The vegetables were nice, plenty of them. I had garlic mushrooms, which were just delicious, to start with. 2 had fish and were very pleased with them. Strawberries for pud, were sugary and a bit off putting, so was the cream, which was too sweet for my liking. I prefer them au naturel.

We recently found ourselves in Lanchester on a Saturday morning at about 11:30 in the morning and had a hankering for some breakfast. Walking along the main street we found Crinnions and popped inside on the chance of getting lucky and boy oh boy did we! The waitress was very friendly and helpful and after taking our order (with slight variations to the menu) and in no time the food arrived and was absolutely scrumptious. The whole experience was really really great and we will most certainly be back

My daughter has always said that this was the place to go for great food and great service this is what we found tonight.Service was excellent food was fantastic.The steak i had was cooked to perfection.The sweet was fantastic, would highly recommend this restaurant.

under adverse conditions today being the hottest day of the year (record temperatures) The staff at Crinnions soldiered on. The kitchen staff still produced good food and the bar/waiting staff provided great service. Please keep up the good work it's always a pleasure visiting Crinnions.

Another lovely meal with the family. Crinions just gets better and better. I had the stuffed chicken breast off the new menu and it was absolutely gorgeous. We then shared a cheesecake - strawberry and lime. I’ve had some gorgeous cheesecakes in Crinions over the years but this one topped the lot - amazing!!

So a recent visit to Crinnions this is my first time here. A shame as I have heard very good things about it. Don't get me wrong staff are friendly and I got a very warm welcome, but why would you advertise a designated smoking area next to a children's play section. As a mother myself I think this is unacceptable, we bang on about the health of children and then you come across establishments that do this. I certainly won't be bringing my children here it certainly isn't child friendly in my eyes.

Two happy visits recently! Delicious fish and chips on the Pensioners' Special. Lovely warm staff and pleasant setting.

The Tardis of restaurants – if ever there is such a thing; the place looks inconspicuous from the outside. When you go in – it’s a lot bigger. It’s not huge, but it’s surprisingly substantial. Rustic décor as one expects from a “traditional” selling-point place, but it’s been refurb lately and it’s looking really clean and smart inside. The custom seems to be the locals; middle-age to older folks – wanting traditional English food. So – it was the mixed-grill test again; to which I was given the option of a “mini-grill” comprised of an assortment of 4 oz chops – or the full-blown Grill with 6oz chops. I don’t know if all the cuts (the beef, lamb and pork) are meant to be either 4 or 6 oz, but it looked reasonable. Anyway – I was persuaded by the waitress that the mini-grill was ample – and should do me. To cut my drivel short – the steak was actually thick enough so that it came as ordered – medium cooked (see picture). The taste was perfect; I only used salt and no sauces. I would say – if you have a fav English Restaurant in mind, then you’ll get the same here; only this place prides itself on quality-locally-sourced ingredients. I enjoyed my mixed-grill.

Over the past week both my wife and I have been in the Crinnions 4 time and the food has been excellent.would use again . Thank a lot

First visit but hopefully not the last... Lovely pub.. Restaurant friendly staff and excellent food and service highly recommended

Next door to the terrific Old Post Office B&B;, Crinnions' pub/restaurant delivered excellent food form a well-balanced menu in the restaurant (at the rear of the establishment).

Just had a meal with some friends and I have to say it was 1st class from walking in to when we left the staff where outstanding with great service and nothing was a problem. What can I say about the food apart from fantastic very fresh with a great taste . You must visit this place.

Lunch here with friends is always special. We have the pensioners' special, although there is not an awful lot of difference in size to the man-sized meal! A varied menu, you are spoilt for choice.

Visited lovely Lanchester for the first time few days ago looking for somewhere to have lunch. On the off chance we followed quite a continuing flow of people into this building which looked more like an old butchers shop. It was! years ago!! as we found out once inside the place. It opened up into this amazing eating and drinking establishment with great menu and very welcoming staff with lots of information about the building and the attractive area.

Whilst visiting Lanchester area for a couple of days, dropped in for meal. Had steak pie and veg - excellent. Service throughout was excellent - very friendly and welcoming. Very pleased with portion size and quality of food. Highly recommended

Visiting the area from Wales. The people were all really friendly. Good music, good beer (and Prosecco). Will definitely return.

As always, didn’t disappoint. Great food, great service and excellent value for money. Thank you Crinnions x

Visited on a Saturday night for 70th birthday.

Best night I have had in a long time. Jumping from start to finish. Well done Crinnions 😁 😆😆😆😆🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪😗😗😗😗😗😁😁😁😁

Brilliant night again at crinnions, well organised great food, The real ales as good as ever, first silent disco I've been to, thanks to all the fab staff

Absolutely fantastic night. One of the best nights I’ve had in a very long time *****. Great atmosphere, everyone appeared to be having a brilliant night.

on arrival all the seats and tables were reserved.hot buffet only curry or chilli am not a lover of spicey food but they ran out of this not enough to go around.at ten pm headphones were passed around for a silent disco only problem not enough to go around so disco really was silent..we were looking forward to this night out when we complained we found out it was nobodies fault..taxi came early for us which was the best part of the night..there are plenty of pubs in the area I will not be spending any of my hard earned in crinnions again

Lovely surroundings and atmosphere. Had Sunday lunch and it was all beautiful. There is a great choice of meats and the option to have several. Beware I had three and it was more than enough, almost.

Crinnions is our favourite place for food. We have always had amazing food here, great service especially from Linda. And plenty of choice on the menu for food and drinks.

We were staying in the area and were recommended to eat here, especially so as it was a Thursday and therefore Steak Night. A fillet steak at £15-95 is not to be missed, especially of this quality. They have their own butchery business so the source of meat is established.

What a surprise to find such a friendly and welcoming restaurant in Lanchester! There was a really good choice on the menu with a larger than normal kids menu as well. The food was freshly cooked and well presented. All three of us adults couldn't eat it all as the portions were very generous. If you live locally, you're very lucky! If you're on holiday don't miss it.

Special get together with friends who’ve eaten here before and had a good experiences.

Simply cannot fault Crinnions, it is superb. Great place, lovely welcoming atmosphere with home cooked wonderful food. I can't think of one thing I'd change......... its also very good value 👌

It's been about 12 months since we visited, probably because it's a £40 taxi trip (one way) from where we live, but when Sis was asked where she wanted to go for her birthday Crinnions it was. It was made all the more difficult when I read the menu and realised with 2 vegans in tow and a gluten intolerant Oh, we were on to a sticky wicket, so we rang ahead and booked the vegan meals beforehand, not thinking that we'd come to a problem with the gluten free starter, but my heart sank when I read the menu. It wasn't a problem, Chef sorted it, nor was it a problem for the vegan starters, in fact nothing is a problem. The seafood assiette went down a storm, my special pan fried pork chop with mushroom sauce was bloody lovely, OH was a happy bunny with his main, the vegans were well impressed with what they were served. We were stuffed,really happy with the service (you know who you are and you're fab). We will definitely be back (sorry, we'll give you notice!)

Had a lovely meal here tonight. The place is so welcoming and makes you feel very comfortable. Meal was amazing!!! Fillet steak cooked to perfection and sizzling salt and pepper chicken always superb. Bailey's and chocolate cheesecake was extremely good. Thank you for another gorgeous meal.

I decided to give this place a chance for a second time after the first disappointing experience when we had an awfully long wait of over 30 minutes in a near empty restaurant for what turned out to be a mediocre breakfast. The wait for the second time was not as long, however, they had run out of green tea bags and when I received my eggs benedict which looked delicious at first, the poached eggs were very hard. I had to return it for soft poached eggs and when they brought it back it looked as if they had run out of hollandaise sauce because what was left on my plate had become very thin and runny, not at all appetising. My husband had a full english which looked much nicer and he enjoyed it.

Lovely Sunday lunch, plenty meat and vegetables hot and tasty, will definitely return, maybe try breakfast next visit .

Often visit Crinnions. The food never disappoints the atmosphere is always good and the staff are friendly and always busy. Thank you guys keep up the good work

Very generous portions served in friendly surroundings. Reasonably priced and an extensive menu. The large mixed grill is "Challenging" to put it mildly.

Lovely setting with friendly staff. Cracking Sunday roast which was good value. Delicious vegetable selection, cauliflower cheese and roast beef. We will definitely be back!